Obituary: Lena DaleLena Beatrice “Bea” Dale, 92, of Russellville went home to be with her Lord on Monday, July 15, 2013. The daughter of Homer and Mollie Owen, she was born Nov. 2, 1920. She married the late Aubrey Noel Dale and was a member of the First Cumberland Presbyterian Church. She enjoyed camping and watching sports, especially the Razorbacks. She was preceded in death by her husband, Aubrey Noel Dale; her parents; and brother, J.R. Owen. Survivors incl...

Obituary: Kenny KendrickKenny Kendrick, 41, of Russellville died Monday, July 15, 2013, at Saline Memorial Hospital in Benton. He was born May 21, 1972, at Danville to Albert Merion and Nell Jones Kendrick. He was preceded in death by his father and a brother, Tony Jones. Survivors include his mother, Nell Jones Kendrick; a brother, Tim Jones of Russellville; and Tim’s fiancée, Shirl Gooden of Dover. Private burial in Old Hickory Cemetery near Hattieville was under t...

Obituary: Ida SandATKINS — Ida “Jo” Sand, 67, of Atkins passed away Monday, July 15, 2013, at the Arkansas Hospice River Valley Home in Russellville. She was born Feb. 2, 1946, in Little Rock, the daughter of Fred and Euna Bolin Hubbard. She worked many years at Frolic Footwear and was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles and a passionate defender of the Democratic party. She loved spending time with her grandchildren, her dogs, and playing poker and rummy...

Obituary: Betty McNeleyDES MOINES, Iowa — Betty Louise Poe McNeley, 83, of Des Moines, Iowa, formerly of Russellville, passed from this life on Saturday, July 13, 2013, at University Park and Rehabilitation Center in Des Moines. In agreement with her wishes, cremation rites have been accorded. There will be no visitation or services held at this time. A private family graveside service will take place at Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery in Des Moines. Betty was born...

Obituary: Roy RectorDARDANELLE — Walter Roy Rector, 83, of Dardanelle died Sunday, July 14, 2013. He was born Feb. 14, 1930, at Harkey’s Valley to the late Melvin (Doc) Rector and Sybil Robinson Nail. He was a cabinet maker, a U.S. Navy veteran and a lifetime member of the Roger Rye VFW Post #2283. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Geraldine A. Cavanaugh Rector; one daughter, Sandra Judkins; and a brother, Opal Rector. Survivors include two sons,...

Obituary: Ruth LangdonCLARKSVILLE — Mrs. Ruth Elizabeth Langdon, 78, of Catalpa passed from this life Sunday, July 14, 2013, at her home. She was born in Phillips, Wis. Her parents were Frank and Ruth Link Salek. She is survived by her husband of 57 years, Don Langdon; sons, Joe (Keesha) Langdon of Huntington Beach, Calif., and Tom Langdon of Catalpa; granddaughters, Tatum and Ava Langdon of Huntington Beach; brothers, Dan Salek and Lenny Salek; and one sister, Gla...

Obituary: James NicholsCLARKSVILLE — James Michael Nichols Jr., 35, Clarksville, died Thursday. Born Oct. 19, 1978, in Fort Smith, Michael was a Special Olympics athlete for more than 25 years, winning medals in swimming, basketball, bowling and other sports. Michael worked at the MAC Forrester Davis Center. Survivors include his wife, Kim Nichols; parents, Mike and Sharon Nichols, Wanda Mayner; grandfather, George Stewart; brothers and sisters, Tracy Shrun, Ozark, ...

Obituary: Charles McAnultyCharles McAnulty, 85, of Russellville passed away Friday, July 12, 2013. The son of Adam and Margie McAnulty, he was born Feb. 7, 1928, in Pope County. He married Ona Faye Roberts on Dec. 23, 1950, and was a United States Army veteran of Korea. Charles worked as a route saleman for Frito-Lay and was a member of the Harmony Freewill Baptist Church and the River Valley Antique Auto Club. He enjoyed playing his bass guitar at church, antique car ...

Obituary: Neal BrownNeal Brown, 68, of London died Thursday, July 11, 2013, at Saint Mary’s Regional Medical Center in Russellville. He was born Nov. 30, 1944, in Pope County to Jesse Devoid and Myrtle Roach Brown. He was a construction contractor, a member of the Fraternal Order of the Eagles, a United States Navy veteran of Vietnam, a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Rogers-Rye Post No. 2283, and attended the North New Hope Assembly of God. He was precede...

Obituary: Gene GeurianDARDANELLE — Lowell Gene Geurian, 67, of Dardanelle died Wednesday, July 10, 2013, at River Valley Medical Center. He was born Aug. 8, 1945, at Braggadocio, Mo., to the late Alsa Leon and Martha Maroney Geurian. He was a U.S. Army veteran, a member of the Baptist church, a self-employed carpenter, and coached girls softball for years, as well as Arkansas Tech University soccer and basketball teams. His horses were his love and passion. He was ...

Death Notice: Gene GeurianDARDANELLE — Lowell Gene Geurian, 67, of Dardanelle died Wednesday, June 10, 2013, at River Valley Medical Center. Memorial services will be conducted at 10 a.m. Monday, July 15, 2013, at Cornwell Chapel in Dardanelle. Visitation will be held from 6-8 p.m. today at the chapel. A complete obituary will be published in Sunday’s edition of The Courier. Cremation arrangements are by Cornwell Funeral Home and River Valley Cremations in Dardanelle. ...

Death Notice: Neal BrownNeal Brown, 68, of London died Thursday, July 11, 2013, at Saint Mary’s Regional Medical Center in Russellville. The funeral will begin at 10 a.m. Monday, July 15, 2013, at the Shinn Chapel, by Shinn Funeral Service of Russellville. The family will receive friends from 1-2 p.m. Sunday, July 14, 2013, at the funeral home, and the online obituary and guestbook will be available at www.shinnfuneral.com.

Obituary: Jerry NelmsDANVILLE — Jerry Ann Nelms, 73, of Belleville passed away Wednesday, July 10, 2013, at the River Valley Medical Center in Dardanelle. She was born March 7, 1940, in Ballinger, Texas, to the late Charlie and Mary Bushong Davis. She was a home health aide and a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her husband, Leon “Dow” Nelms; father, Charlie Davis; mother, Mary Kurc; and stepgrandson, Brian Keith Hardy. Survivors include her daughters, Debr...

Obituary: Robert MurphyRobert S. Murphy, 64, of London passed away Saturday, June 29, 2013. He was born May 7, 1949, in Shreveport, La. He was the son of Marguerite Hall Sisemore and the late Maurice Francis Murphy. Survivors include his mother, Marguerite Sisemore of Riverside, Calif.; his stepmother, Elsie Murphy of Hot Springs Village; three stepbrothers, Frank Elliot, Daniel Elliot and wife, Elvie, and Harry Elliott and wife, Ellen Carpenter; a stepniece, Holly ...

Obituary: Norma DelkCLARKSVILLE — Norma “Jeannie” Delk, 74, of Clarksville died Monday, July 8, 2013. She was born Aug. 8, 1938, in El Dorado. Jeannie was the best wife, sweetest person and greatest mother you could ever meet. She was heavily involved with the Red Hatters and the Senior Citizens Center. She was preceded in death by a brother, Carl Hurst and a son, Robert Millican. Jeannie is survived by her husband, J.W. Delk; two sons, Edgar Millican of Rodeo, C...

Obituary: James FosterJames Sherman Foster, 73, of Russellville went home to be with his Lord on Thursday, July 4, 2013. He was born Oct. 27, 1939, at Russellville, to James Ester Foster and Hattie Jackson. He is preceded in death by his parents and three brothers, Milton, Johnny and Lee Foster. He is survived by four sisters, Doris Foster, Russellville, Joyce Moody, Russellville, Hattie Bagby, Dardanelle, and special sister, Patricia Jackson, Kansas City, Mo.; one...

Obituary: Frank SappDARDANELLE — Franklin Dee Sapp Sr., 69, of Pottsville died Tuesday, July 9, 2013, at Saint Mary’s Regional Medical Center. He was born July 20, 1943, at Dardanelle, to the late John and Dovie Moore Sapp. He was employed by Hindsman Tire in Russellville for 26 years. He was preceded in death by his parents; his stepfather, G.C. McElroy; and a brother, William Sapp. Survivors include his wife, Linda Ramey Sapp of Pottsville; two sons, Dee Sapp a...

Obituary: Levenia LeeLevenia Evants Lee, 86, of Russellville died Monday, July 8, 2013, at Arkansas Hospice River Valley Home. She was born June 23, 1927, in Russellville to John Angus and Daisy Claire Mars Evants. She was a member of the Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents; a brother, Johnny Evants; and a grandson, Ryan Adam Lee. Survivors include her husband of 68 years, Earl F. Lee; two sons and a daughter-in-law, Max Lee ...

Obituary: Justin HoldererDARDANELLE — Justin Raymond Holderer, 33, of Dover died Saturday, July 6, 2013. All Arrangements will be private. Cremation arrangements are by Cornwell Funeral Home and River Valley Cremations in Dardanelle. Online guestbook and condolences at www.cornwellfuneralhomes.com.

Death notice: Frank SappDARDANELLE — Franklin Dee Sapp Sr., 69, of Pottsville died Tuesday, July 9, 2013, at St. Mary’s Regional Medical Center. Graveside services will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, July 11, 2013, at Brearley Cemetery in Dardanelle. Visitation will be held from 5:30-7:30 p.m. today at the chapel in Dardanelle. A complete obituary will be published in Thursday’s edition of The Courier. Arrangements are by Cornwell Funeral Home in Dardanelle. Online gue...